William Dear
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 30, 1944
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
William Dear (born November 30, 1944) is a Canadian-born American film and television director, producer and writer. He holds a degree in Art and Theater from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, USA. He is known for directing the films Angels in the Outfield and Harry and the Hendersons.
Filmography
Razor 2016
as Bill
Midnight Stallion 2013
Director, Co-Executive Producer
A Mile in His Shoes 2011
Director
Politics of Love 2011
Director
The Perfect Game 2009
Director
Mr. Troop Mom 2009
Director
Free Style 2008
Director
Simon Says 2007
Director, Writer
The Sandlot: Heading Home 2007
Director
The Foursome 2006
Director
School of Life 2005
as Space Man, Director
Santa Who? 2000
as Sparky (as Bill Dear), Director
Balloon Farm 1999
Director
Amazing Stories: The Movie III 1998
Director
Wild America 1997
Director
Angels in the Outfield 1994
as Toronto Manager, Director
Journey to the Center of the Earth 1993
Director
The Rocketeer 1991
Story
If Looks Could Kill 1991
Director
Darkman 1990
as Limo Driver
Hollywood Dog 1990
Director
Harry and the Hendersons 1987
as Sighting Man, Director, Finance, Producer, Writer
Amazing Stories 1986
Director
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce 1986
Director
Television Parts Home Companion 1985
Director
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas 1984
Director
Nick Danger in the Case of the Missing Yolk 1983
Director
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 2 1983
Director
Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann 1982
as 3rd Technician, Writer, Director
Playboy Video Magazine, Volume 1 1982
Writer
Elephant Parts 1981
Actor, Writer, Director
- An Evening with Sir William Martin
An Evening with Sir William Martin 1981
Director, Writer, Producer
Hardcore 1979
Second Unit Director of Photography
Blue Collar 1978
Additional Camera
The Northville Cemetery Massacre 1976
Director, Director of Photography, Producer, Screenplay
Nymph 1973
Director
Credits from TMDB.